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Diesel multiple unit

BREL BR 159/1

Built by BREL

Top speed

140 km/h

87 mph

Power output

780 kW

1,046 hp

Weight

38 t

83,776 lb

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1989–1992

8 units

Overview of the BREL BR 159/1

Discover the BR 159/1, a robust Diesel Multiple Unit (DMU) renowned for its service with South West Trains in the United Kingdom.

This Sprinter family member, built by BREL between 1989 and 1992, boasts a 3-car formation and a top speed of 140 km/h.

Refurbished between 2007 and 2008, the BR 159/1 offers comfortable seating with a capacity of 24 in first class and 172 in second class.

Its standard gauge of 1435 mm and impressive power output of 780 kW make it a reliable and efficient choice for passenger transport.

BREL BR 159/1 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Series	BR 159
Family	Sprinter
Built by	BREL · 1989–19928 units
Refurbished	2007 - 2008
Top speed	140 km/h87 mph	87 mph
Power output	780 kW1,046 hp	1,046 hp
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
Formation	3 cars
Capacity	1st class 24, 2nd class 172 seats
Car length	23.21 m76 ft 2 in	76 ft 2 in
Width	2.82 m9 ft 3 in	9 ft 3 in
Height	3.81 m12 ft 6 in	12 ft 6 in
Weight	38 t83,776 lb	83,776 lb

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Operators of the BREL BR 159/1

Railway companies that have operated the BR 159/1, with the class designation used by each of them.

Operator	Class	Country
South West Trains	SWT 159/1	United Kingdom

BREL BR 159/1 photos

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